Coolant leak

2009 MAZDA 5
190,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FRANK THE TANK 2006
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On the top right side of the engine where the lower hose from the radiator connects to a black plastic box with many other connected hoses is where the coolant comes out when I try to fill the radiator with coolant. please help, thanks.
Apr 21, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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the picture i am showing is off a Mazda 6 as we do not show a Mazda 5 unless it is an MX5, but what is shown is a thermostat housing and there is a gasket/o-ring that may be leaking.
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Apr 21, 2017 at 4:04 PM
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Thanks, I will check that out.
Apr 21, 2017 at 10:32 PM
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